Jan Huisman founded the Huisman yard at Ronduite to build small wooden workboats and fishing boats. Some of these vintage boats, still gather together today for a Huisman rendezvous.

When the Afsluitdijk dam  was about to enclose the Zuiderzee, brothers Jan and Jacob decided to focus on wooden sailing yachts instead of fishing boats.

The young Wolter Huisman abandons wood in favor of steel. Two steel motor yachts are soon followed by the successful Beulakermeer sailing yachts.

The shipyard moves on, pioneering the bending and welding of aluminum for the construction of hulls. The Avenir series emerges, rapidly selling 15 yachts.

The shipyard moves for access to deeper water and space  for expansion.

Conny van Rietschoten’s two racing yachts, both called Flyer (built by Royal Huisman) demonstrate quality and reliability in the harshest of ocean tests: Flyer won the Whitbread Round The World Race twice (1977 - 1978 and 1981 - 1982), now known as The Ocean Race: a feat that has not been matched since.

The decision to switch from large racing yachts to more luxurious performance yachts such as the well known Huaso and Belle Fontaine.

The Huisman shipyard receives the “Royal” warrant in recognition of its 100 years of quality and excellence – an accolade that is earned, not merely given.

A new production facility is commissioned, marking the introduction of a new construction material and a wealth of fascinating possibilities.

This anniversary is celebrated with the opening of a new and additional extension to the facilities in Vollenhove.

Affiliated with Royal Doeksen, another Dutch maritime service organisation owned and run by the fourth generation of the same family, a powerful synergy is created which recognizes the importance of family values and the dedication to quality and service.

The shipyard facilities are extended to the Amsterdam region. This second location for Royal Huisman serves as an enhancement  to the existing headquarters in Vollenhove.

This momentous anniversary is celebrated with the announcement of O2 Capital Partners as the new shareholder of Royal Huisman Group (Royal Huisman, Huisfit and Rondal).